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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah and JQ welcome back Sol Smith, certified autism specialist, author of The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery, and founder of the NeuroSpicy Community! Curious what’s inside: Autonomy and choice are essential for neurodivergent learners PDA as a drive for autonomy rather than “demand avoidance” “There’s no such thing as an academic emergency…” Supporting kids’ special interests as pathways to motivation and resilience Importa

Come meet Brett, The Audhd Boss! We’re talking about workplace accommodations; both how to ask for them and what to even try!!! Curious what’s inside: The realities of neurodivergence in professional spaces, namely the impacts to the way we show up at work. Unpacking the importance of accommodations and how/what to ask for Why open communication and psychological safety are essential for neurodivergent success. Through personal experiences and practical strategies, we discuss

Dr. Kristen Eccleston is known online as The Neurodiverse Teacher, and we are digging back in to accommodations at school for our neurodivergent kids! Curious what’s inside: Schools over-discipline instead of supporting the mental health of EVERY child What undiagnosed mental health issues (ADHD, autism, OCD, and anxiety) look in the classroom What parents and students can ask for (but don’t know they can!) Kristen is passionate, funny, and radically student-centered. This ep

Supporting young adults on the spectrum often means looking beyond traditional therapy. In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, I sit down with Patty McCallister, a counselor and autism coach who went back to school to better support her son and the neurodivergent young people in her life. Patty shares how her work blends mental health counseling, LifeMap coaching through AANE (Asperger/Autism Network), and creative approaches like bilateral stimulation and “calm space”

Dr. Nechama Sorscher is back to help us better advocate for our kids at school Life as the parent of a neurodivergent child is already overwhelming… but now we’re back at school! Are you ready for the IEP/504 meetings where we’ll make decisions that impact your child’s entire school year?! In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, we’re talking candidly about the challenges and opportunities that arise when advocating for your child’s education. From identifying early dev

A Canadian walked into the Pentagon and gave a talk on workplace accessibility & inclusion... From navigating education and career barriers to advocating for accessibility in HR, Sydney shares how lived experience fuels her work. Public speaking, social media, and authenticity also come into play — with Sydney reminding us that success looks different for everyone, and that sustainability in advocacy and content creation starts with listening to your body. Curious about what’

Wanna know what it's really like to live as a Highly Sensitive Person? In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report, we sit down with Karolina, a wordsmith and translator from Poland. We dig into the science & lived experience, and how cultural perceptions of sensitivity can overlap with the neurodivergent experience. ✨ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, fatigue, and suicide attempts. Please listen with care. Curious about what's inside: What per

Neurodivergent life often means navigating a world that wasn’t built with us in mind. But what if the key to better mental health isn’t just about thinking differently but functioning differently? How does occupational therapy fit into this? In this episode, OT and ADHD coach Jamie Cutino joins us to unpack sensory needs, executive functioning, and a real simple guide to accommodations. Curious about what's inside: Occupational therapy vs, mental health therapy, vs ADHD coach

Are you mobilized or manipulated?! Ready to Liquidate The Billionaires?! WE ARE!!! This week, The Propaganda Factory joins The Neurodivergent Report to teach us about propaganda and why it matters so much for neurodivergent folks. We also dug into how repetition, storytelling, and vulnerability are used in propaganda (both to manipulate and to mobilize) & why neurodivergents can be especially impacted. Curious about what’s inside? Republican troll turned radical leftist pro

Interview w/ Susan Fitzell WATCH FULL VIDEO: The workplace should enable ALL people to thrive, not just neurotypicals. Join us for this conversation with Susan Fitzell , author of Neurodiversity in the Workplace and long-time educator, coach, and international speaker. In this episode of The Neurodivergent Report , Susan shares her journey from the classroom to corporate consulting, why workplace design needs to move beyond “accommodations” toward inclusive flexibility for a

WATCH FULL VIDEO: Interview w/ Liam Saranich Liam Saranich joins The Neurodivergent Report to lounge around & have a funny conversation about growing up with a learning disability, finding a voice through podcasting, and turning fear into fuel. Curious about what’s inside? - living with auditory perception disorder - sensory processing quirks (spoiler: soda is a no-go) - learning to feel it to heal it However you are able to engage, thanks for being here! Love, Sarah 💜 📢 Co

WATCH FULL VIDEO: "Executive function is an emergent property of a regulated nervous system & I will die on that hill!" In this follow-up conversation, Abbie J returns to The Neurodivergent Report to go deeper into the science of executive functioning! This time we’re zooming in on the Default Mode Network (DMN) and the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Curious what's inside? - What the Default Mode Network is & why you should care (THINK: focus, memory & emotional regulation)

WATCH FULL VIDEO: & more of why I won't shut up about nervous system grounding & somatic therapies... Abbie J is back on The Neurodivergent Report to talk all things mind-body connection and the somatic experience of neurodivergence. Curious what's inside? - What heart rate variability and pupil size can tell us about neurodivergence - Emotional regulation & the autonomic nervous system - Personal reflections on how our collaboration is growing & how we’re learning to hold sp

WATCH FULL VIDEO: I love Abbie & you will too! Abbie Jedwab joins The Neurodivergent Report to teach us about polyvagal theory and its...

WATCH FULL VIDEO: Interview w/ Leigh Ann Marlar (GAL) What started as a simple podcast swap turned into a beautiful new friendship! This...

Part 2 of why you feel like sh!t all the time... WATCH FULL VIDEO: Are you bendy, itchy, or dizzy all the time? You might be struggling...

WATCH FULL VIDEO: The physical mind-body link that explains why neurodivergents feel like sh!t What’s the connection between chronic...

WATCH FULL VIDEO: This week on The Neurodivergent Report, Sarah sits down with Dr. Nechama Sorscher - clinician, parent, and author of...

WATCH FULL VIDEO: Curious about cutting-edge ADHD treatments? We're chatting about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), EEG tech, and...

WATCH FULL VIDEO: Why is ADHD so hard to define & diagnose? This episode breaks down the science, the bias, and the media noise...